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nmpth
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Jun 21, 2017
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Netgear Nighthawk R8000 X6 AC3200 - SLOW speed over wifi

Hi All   My ISP just upgraded my internet connection to 200 Mbps(DL)/35 Mbps (UL) -- prior to this upgrade my internet speeds were 60 Mbps (DL)/ 25 Mbps (UL)   As a part of the upgrade, they sent...
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nmpth
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Jun 26, 2017

Hi JamesGL

 

Thanks for reply.

 

I already have upgraded FW to V1.0.3.46_1.1.32 when i connected my new modem.

 

In that case -- do i only need to factory default my R8000? Also, how do i revert my router to factory default?

 

Best Regards

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    JamesGL
    NETGEAR Employee Retired
    Jun 27, 2017

    Hi nmpth,

     

    Just press the reset button at the back panel of the router until the power turns amber.

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      nmpth
      Tutor
      Jun 28, 2017

      Thanks a ton JamesGL

       

      I perofrmed factory reset and now i am able to achieve close to Max advertised speed (185+ Mbps DL and 35+ Mbps UL) consistently

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      JamesGL
      NETGEAR Employee Retired
      Jun 29, 2017

      Hi nmpth,

       

      Glad to know it works now.